Mourning Walks
1 января 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
My dad died during our December visit to Washington State. This cast a pall over Christmas, but I’m so glad I was there to grieve with family.
Our trip was a blur, but every morning, my sister andЧитать далее
Larry’s Genes
6 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We hopped aboard the Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in Trieste. There was no time to explore this historic city, but we had to snap a quick selfie since Larry’s grandparents emigrated to America fromЧитать далее
Old Town Dubrovnik
7 января 2023 г., Хорватия ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
We are so jet lagged! More so than usual. I blame lingering grief, although I know that wherever my dad is, he’d be happy to see me and Larry traveling.
I read an article recently that pointed outЧитать далее
Croatian Kitties
7 января 2023 г., Хорватия ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
I saw some handsome cats in Old Town Dubrovnik. They all seemed quite well-fed and content.
As we strolled by the sea, I peered over the stone rail and was startled to see a cat curled up on theЧитать далее
Sicilian Sunrise
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Catania, Sicily greeted us with brilliant hues and lenticular clouds forming over Mt Etna. I’ve never been here before and am excited to take a walking tour through the old town.
Bellini’s Tomb
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We saw Vincenzo Bellini’s tomb today in Catania, but for some reason, our guide told us very little about him. She promised to talk about him later, but it seems like she forgot.
I know BelliniЧитать далее
Mummy Saint
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
The body of cardinal Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet is in Catania’s cathedral. Dusmet died in 1894, but after his beatification in 1988, his body was placed here for public view. A silver death maskЧитать далее
Cathedral creatures
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Here are a few statues that caught my eye on Catania’s cathedral.
Breast Pastry
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Sant Agata is Catania’s patron saint. She was martyred when Romans tortured her to death for refusing the advances of one of their men.
One of the atrocities she endured was having her breastsЧитать далее
Elephant Palace
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Catania’s city hall is called the Palazzo dei Elefanti. Elephants are a common theme throughout the town. The association dates back to a Byzantine magician who rode through town on one manyЧитать далее
Merman, Dad!
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Every time I see a merman, I’m reminded of that scene in Zoolander, where his father calls him a mermaid and he testily replies that he was a, “merman, Dad!”
I saw these lovely mermen inЧитать далее
Witchy Brooms
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
I’m always intrigued by the old style brooms I see in Europe. They look so witchy! I’d love to try one sometime. Have you ever used one? I saw these in Catania today.
Spider Man
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, friendly Sicilian Spiderman!
(Catania, Sicily)
Catania Fruit Stand
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
This colorful fruit stand is typical of many we saw today in Catania. That yellow fruit is called “cedro” and has a very unique flavor. I’ve never tasted it outside of Italy.
Lamppost Legend
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Our guide told me this lamppost sculpture refers to a legend about a Catania’s woman who avoided being married to a foreign invader by jumping to her death down a chimney.
“Don’t get the wrongЧитать далее
Octopus Burger?
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
As a port town, it’s no surprise to see seafood restaurants in Catania. Even so, this “octopus burger” caught my eye today!
Veg, Meat & Fish
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
If I had to describe Catania’s open air markets in one word, it would be, “colorful.”
I’m so curious what that purple cauliflower tastes like! As for those cuts of meat, I’m not sure whatЧитать далее
ПутешественникYou know me...."Prettiful !!" I've got pics of dinner where i made purple & bright lime green colored cauliflower. Love my vegies ....& fish...yummmmy
Sant Agata Mural
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
If you read my entry called “Breast Pastry,” then you already know why this woman is carrying a tray with her own breasts upon it.
The sticker next to this wall mural mimics a typical artЧитать далее
Catanian Street Food
9 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
As part of our tour, we stopped for a typical Catanian handheld meal. Arancino is a fried rice ball that features meat, tomatoes and cheese. The shape is meant to represent Mt Etna. It was tasty andЧитать далее
In the Shadow of Vesuvius
10 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Good morning from Naples! We’re enjoying the sunrise in the shadow of Vesuvius. I wonder what delights this day will bring?
Pompeii misc
10 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
What a fun day we had exploring Pompeii! The first and last time I was here was 2011. Larry and I were here during our honeymoon.
It amazes me to see tile work from 2000 years ago and have it inЧитать далее
ПутешественникAgreeee !! So VERY THANKFUL you always take time to share !! You have no idea how much it's appreciated ! All the workmanship is just amazing !! Especially from so long ago !
House of the Lovers
10 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
During our tour of Pompeii, we strolled through a middle class home that’s nicknamed “the house of the lovers.”
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I'm thinking all those wood beams are added at later dates? Looks out of place. Also I see glass so must be added . Hmmmm
Quiet Day in Pompeii
10 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Last time we visited Pompeii, the streets were bustling with tourists. This time, being off season, it was much different. I really enjoyed strolling these ancient ruins during such a quiet day. MakesЧитать далее
Phalluses in Pompeii
10 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
I’m always on the lookout for interesting architectural details. In Pompeii, a unique feature were all the penises!
They do not all mean the same thing. Sometimes they are literally pointing theЧитать далее
The Stabian Baths
10 января 2023 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Here are some shots of the Stabian Baths. These were public baths in Pompeii featuring a frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (medium heat), and calderium (hot water.)
Two to TravelCondolences on your loss … such a peaceful setting for your mourning strolls.
ПутешественникThank you! Yes, those forest walks with my sister were just what the doctor ordered, very healing for both of us!
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Washington is so beautiful my sister lived in port orchard Bremerton on green mountain near Silverdale I lived there with her twice in 89- 90 in port orchard where my son was born 33 years ago then on green mountain 96 when my youngest daughter was 4 then went back in 2005 for a visit my sister wanted to go so we went I took her on her last trip to Washington she passed away June first of this year